​The medicinal value of Momordica cochinchinensis

I believe everyone must be familiar with Momordica cochinchinensis. Momordica cochinchinensis is a common Chinese medicine. We also call Momordica cochinchinensis or glutinous rice fruit. The medicinal effect of Momordica cochinchinensis is very obvious. We can not only use Momordica cochinchinensis to treat mastitis and alopecia, but also use Momordica cochinchinensis to disperse nodules and reduce swelling. Below we introduce the medicinal value of the traditional Chinese medicine Momordica cochinchinensis.

Momordica cochinchinensis (Lour.) Spreng., also known as Momordica cochinchinensis (Lour.) Spreng., is a kind of cochinchinensis (Economic Flora of China), glutinous rice fruit (Yunnan Estuary), mouse-pulled winter melon, etc. Perennial herbaceous vine with enlarged tuberous roots. The stem has longitudinal ridges; the tendrils are thick, opposite to the leaves, simple and unbranched. Leaves are alternate, rounded to broadly ovate, 7-14 cm long, usually 3-lobed or deeply lobed, with lobes slightly ovate or oblong, entire or slightly toothed, base nearly cordate, apex acute, smooth above, densely papillated below, and 3-palmate reticulate veins; petiole 5-10 cm long, with longitudinal ridges, with 2-5 glands in the middle or near the leaf blade. Flowers are unisexual and monoecious. It often grows in ravines, forest edges and roadsides at an altitude of 450-1100 meters. It grows wild in the deep soil on hillsides and forest edges. Likes warmth and plenty of sunshine. It grows poorly in overly shady environments. It is distributed in the Yangtze River Basin and the areas to its south, as well as in Indochina and the Indian Peninsula. It has the effects of reducing swelling, dispersing nodules and removing toxins.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, slightly sweet, cool; poisonous.

[entry into meridians] Enter the liver, spleen and stomach meridians.

【Functions and indications】Dispersing nodules and relieving swelling, attacking toxins and curing sores. Used for sores, swellings, mastitis, scrofula, hemorrhoids, psoriasis, and baldness.

[Usage and Dosage] 0.9-1.2g; For external use, grind into powder and apply to the affected area with oil or vinegar.

In the above article, we introduced what Momordica cochinchinensis is. We know that Momordica cochinchinensis is actually a traditional Chinese medicine. The medicinal value of Momordica cochinchinensis is very high. We can use Momordica cochinchinensis to treat many diseases. The above article introduces the medicinal value of the traditional Chinese medicine Momordica cochinchinensis in detail.